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TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s World War II surrender, but as living witnesses die and memories fade, questions remain in Japan about how the war should be taught to younger generations.A national ceremony will begin at Tokyo’s Budokan hall at noon, the same time then-Emperor Hirohito’s 4½-minute prerecorded speech began on Aug. 15, 1945, on national radio.

Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago

Ulta Beauty and Target said Thursday that they have decided to end a deal that opened makeup and beauty shops in hundreds of Target’s stores.Shares of Target fell about 2% in early trading, while Ulta’s stock slid about 1%.In a news release, the companies said the partnership — which also added some of Ulta’s merchandise to Target’s website — will end in August 2026.

Ulta and Target will end deal for in-store beauty shops next year

A former Denver Nuggets mascot is suing the team's owner, alleging a violation of Colorado disability protection laws after he was fired following a hip injury.The lawsuit, obtained by USA TODAY Sports, was filed Tuesday in Denver District Court. It states that 31-year-old Drake Solomon, who donned the Rocky mascot mountain lion suit for three years, wants unspecified damages from the team's owner, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

Former Nuggets mascot sues team for discrimination, wrongful termination after hip injury

Trump has played the role of the China bully this year, escalating the tariffs he placed on China in his first term – and continued by former President Joe Biden – to unprecedented levels. He set tariffs on Chinese goods at a minimum of 20% early in his second term, sending them to 145% in the middle of the spring and effectively blockading trade with America’s second-largest trading partner.

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Struggling with depression, Sarah Niyimbona was allegedly supposed to be under 24-hour supervision when she jumped off the fourth floor of a parking garageNEED TO KNOWSarah Niyimbona, 12, was admitted to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital allegedly for 24-hour supervision after suicide attempts and self-harm, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her family

12-Year-Old Girl Dies by Suicide in Children's Hospital: 'The One Place That Was Supposed to Keep Her Safe'

When an Arizona woman took to social media for help in getting a safe belonging to her late father open, 14 years after his death, she could never have predicted what would happen next.Ashley Oshea was just 10-years-old when her father passed away. "He was an enigma to me," Oshea told Newsweek.

Dad Dies Leaving Behind Safe, 14 Years Later His Daughter Finally Opens It

Megadeth has announced the band’s final album and world tour after entertaining fans for more than 40 years. But as the group says, “Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all,” and get ready to rock out with them during their epic sendoff.

Heavy metal legends Megadeth announce final album and farewell tour

Werner on Thursday said it is recalling more than 100,000 faulty ladders due to a locking mechanism that can fail, potentially causing users to fall and injure themselves.In cooperation with federal consumer product regulators, Werner is recalling 122,250 Multi-Max Pro ladders that come in 20-foot and 24-foot sizes.

Werner recalls more than 100,000 ladders due to potential fall and injury hazard

To celebrate the Princess Anne's 75th birthday, Buckingham Palace shared a tribute to the hard-working royal, only for the post to quickly be deletedBuckingham Palace has been left red-faced after a birthday tribute to Princess Anne didn't go according to plan. The Palace had released a list of 75 facts about the Princess Royal in honour of her upcoming 75th birthday on tomorrow.

Buckingham Palace forced to remove Princess Anne birthday post after major family gaffe

"It's everything you know about the authoritarian tendencies of the president of the United States," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said of Trump on Thursday.Dozens of federal immigration agents conducted a raid in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday near an event held by California Gov.

'Sick And Pathetic': Dozens Of Federal Agents Show Up To Newsom Press Conference

For parents, capturing a child's "firsts" is a treasured memory.And one mom's impromptu video of her daughter meeting a kitten for the first time has become a viral sensation. Leah Fry, 29, was not ready for the adorable and loving words her toddler, Selah, would say in a moment that beautifully captured the child's deep and innocent affection.

Toddler Holds Tiny Kitten for First Time, Mom Not Ready for What She Says

TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada started canceling flights on Thursday ahead of a possible work stoppage by flight attendants that could impact hundreds of thousands of travelers.A complete shutdown of the country’s largest airline threatens to impact about 130,000 people a day.The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.

Air Canada starts canceling flights ahead of work stoppage that could impact hundreds of thousands

Brandon Blackstock’s death certificate revealed he suffered from seizures leading up to his death.According to the official death certificate obtained by People Thursday, seizures were listed as “significant conditions contributing to death but not resulting in the underlying cause.” Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband’s official cause of death was listed as malignant melanoma.

Brandon Blackstock’s death certificate reveals heartbreaking new detail about his passing

Kate Middleton’s health has been a subject of even more debate than King Charles’ health. And though the Princess of Wales reported she was in remission months ago, that doesn’t mean the scrutiny has ended. Instead, it has now changed to people taking notice of how she’s balancing her recovery and her family, while worrying about whether she’s taking on too much.

Serious Health Alert Issued Weeks After Kate Revealed She Still Can’t ‘Function Normally’ Post-Cancer

The couple was arrested in 2016 after one of the victims told her mother about the abuse.A North County babysitter who took part with her boyfriend in the molestations of multiple girls she was tasked with caring for was sentenced Thursday to 100 years to life in state prison.

North County babysitter sentenced 100 years to life in prison for molestations

The 47-year-old father says he’s “not interested in the whole blended family thing” despite criticism from his ex-wife over a pricey birthday giftNEED TO KNOWA dad’s birthday gift for his 16-year-old son sparks a heated disagreementHis ex-wife raises concerns about fairness and safety

Father Defends Buying 16-Year-Old a Luxury Car and Refuses to Spend on Ex-Wife’s Kids

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—unless you're a social media user. Then there is a chance that your untraditional wedding will go viral online, like this newlywed couple.Newsweek spoke to Ortal Edri, who has recently gained 18.3 million views on TikTok (@ortaledri) after sharing a clip of herself serenading her partner of 12 years, Shamir Fink.

Man Decides To Ditch His Bride at Altar, Reason Captured on Camera

The fortunate teen is lucky to be aliveA 13-year-old woke up from a coma after a serious incident and issued a message to his mother who had been by his side for weeks.13-year-old Dakota ‘Cody Trenkle Jr. was missing for over three days and there was fears the worst had happened to him last month.

Teen wakes up from coma and uses sign language to tell mom a heartbreaking message

The opening ceremony of the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games took place at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, on August 14, 2025.During the ceremony, robots demonstrated sprinting, soccer, boxing, and other sports.The competition begins Friday, with more than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S., Germany, and Japan.

The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games kick off in China: Photos

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a federal grand jury investigation of Letitia James, the New York attorney general. The Northern District of New York’s U.S. attorney’s office issued two subpoenas involving James’ previous investigations on the Trump Organization and the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Trump Archenemy N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially called for a special election on redistricting in retaliation against Texas Republicans, who have moved to redraw their congressional districts and further gerrymander the electoral map at the direction of Donald Trump.The special election, which Newsom has scheduled for Nov. 4, will be an ethical litmus test for California voters who must decide if they want to strip their independent redistricting commission of power temporarily in favor of a constitutional amendment to allow the state Legislature to create new maps for the 2026, 2028 and 2030 election cycles.

California governor announces redistricting in response to Texas gerrymandering effort

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a special election for redistricting, numerous federal agents conducted a raid nearby.Federal agents conducted immigration enforcement patrols near Gov. Gavin Newsom's press conference location.In response, Newsom and his press office posted about the agents' presence on social media.

Federal agents conduct apparent raid outside Newsom event in Los Angeles

President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday morning that Melania Trump’s attorneys are threatening legal action against Hunter Biden, saying he told her to “go forward.”“You know, I’ve done pretty well on these lawsuits lately. And I said, go forward.

Trump told Melania to ‘go forward’ with legal action against Hunter Biden over Epstein relationship comments

The significance of the meeting between Russia President Vladimir Putin and President Trump in Alaska is clear not only because of the high stakes of the talks — peace in Ukraine — but also because of its symbolic date: Aug. 15.Tomorrow marks the 105th anniversary of the historic Battle of Warsaw, when Poles halted the advance of Russian communism to the West.

No matter its outcome, the meeting in Alaska will be a success for Vladimir Putin

Travis Kelce is not the first public figure to date Taylor Swift. Here’s everything to know about Taylor’s past romances.Taylor Swift seemed to have met her match in Joe Alwyn, but their nearly six-year relationship — kept largely out of the spotlight — reportedly ended in April 2023.

Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend History: Her Past Relationships Before Travis Kelce

Unlock the latest WNBA news — direct to your inbox.Reebok and Angel Reese have officially revealed her first signature sneaker on August 14 via social media.The Angel Reese 1 Diamond Dust will be released on September 18 in three different colorways.Reese and Reebok will feature the ‘Diamond Dust’, ‘Mebounds’, and ‘Receipts Ready’.

Reebok and Angel Reese Reveal First Signature Shoe Release Date

Texas Democrat made remarks during panel at Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival with Rev. Al SharptonTexas Democrat Jasmine Crockett says 'I hate' the Heritage FoundationFar-left member of Congress Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said that she hates The Heritage Foundation "with everything in my body" during remarks at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival.

Jasmine Crockett proclaims she hates the Heritage Foundation ‘with everything in my in my body’

Tensor's AV has Level 4 tech and an electric powertrainTensor has unveiled an autonomous vehicle designed for private ownership.It’s a large luxury crossover that features pedals and a steering wheel that retract.A launch is scheduled for 2026 and the EV will be built in Vietnam by VinFast.

The First Autonomous Robocar You Can Own Hides Its Steering Wheel Until It Wants You To Drive

The US Department of Health and Human Services said it is re-establishing the Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines, a panel of US health officials tasked with making recommendations on vaccine development, distribution and monitoring.The task force, which will be helmed by US National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, will also include the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, according to HHS Director of Communications Andrew Nixon.

RFK Jr.’s HHS re-establishes childhood vaccine safety task force after pressure from his former anti-vaccine advocacy group

A homeowner has revealed the moment he uncovered a hidden architectural feature in his house, surprising both himself and thousands of viewers online.Speaking to Newsweek, the 33-year-old Reddit user, who posts under u/Drunk__Goku, said he recently discovered a pair of brown wooden pocket doors—complete with original hardware—concealed inside the walls of his home in Boston, Massachusetts.

Man Renovating 100‑Year‑Old Home Stunned by What He Finds Behind Walls

The Pennsylvania county where an explosion at a U.S. Steel plant south of Pittsburgh killed two people and injured more than 10 others announced Thursday that it is stepping up air quality monitoring in the area of the sprawling facility that has a troubled environmental record.The Allegheny County Health Department announced that mobile air units provided by the state and Carnegie Mellon University will be stationed in the Mon Valley where the plant is Thursday and Friday.